Texas Sharon's Bluedaze

First we need a reality check, then a closer look at the tax credits bill.

January 20, 2009 By TXsharon

So go watch this really neat video and get a dose of reality.From today's Star-Telegram:Bill would offer tax credits to promote clean coal plants in TexasState lawmakers are preparing to debate whether there is such a thing as clean coal.Rep. Phil … [Read more...]

Chesapeake Not the Only One Cheating Royalty Owners?

January 20, 2009 By TXsharon

A little more on this issue:From a partially unsubstantiated email:This story does not seem to have made it into the Startlegram--at least not with the prominence it deserves. This charge of cheating on royalties is more likely than not, valid. I … [Read more...]

"…know that America is a friend of each nation…"

January 20, 2009 By TXsharon

Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.Text of speech … [Read more...]

Devon Energy Honored for Recycling Water

January 20, 2009 By TXsharon

DEVON RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR WORK WITH AQUA-PUREDevon was awarded for their efforts to recycle wastewater in the Barnett Shale. Anthony Smith, who accepted the award on behalf of Devon Energy, stated that Devon is very pleased to be … [Read more...]

TPA Round-up

January 19, 2009 By TXsharon

While you're waiting for the nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue to end, please read the best postings from the Texas Progressive Alliance.Easter Lemming Liberal News is pondering the future of newspapers with net marketing guru Seth Godin and the Dean … [Read more...]

Texas Environmental Regulators Seduced by Regulated

January 18, 2009 By TXsharon

An article in today’s Statesmen provides a clue as to why Texas suffers from so much pollution.Revolving door at Texas environmental agency?Some worry that many top officials leave to go to work with companies they once regulated.In a Nut Shell, … [Read more...]

Update: Hosed by Braden Exploration?

January 17, 2009 By TXsharon

Last night at the local Mexican Food joint, I ran into the fireman who answered the call last Sunday. He said that this week he caught Braden dumping drilling mud into the pit that they told him last Sunday was fresh water. Braden said they were … [Read more...]

Voices from the Gas Fields

January 16, 2009 By TXsharon

For residents of a western valley, methane gas development has meant uncertainly, doubt, and dragging fearWow! This will break your heart. … [Read more...]

PLEASE don’t let Chesapeake pass gas under Carter Avenue!

January 16, 2009 By TXsharon

From the children of Carter Avenue:Are you kidding?16" gas pipelines?Under our front yards where we live and play?Please help us have a safe place to live and play.PLEASE don't let Chesapeake pass gas under Carter Avenue! … [Read more...]

Texas Railroad Commission Investigation Results: Hey, Braden Exploration! Are you illegally dumping drilling waste in Wise County?

January 16, 2009 By TXsharon

Yesterday I received the results from Texas Railroad Commission’s investigation of the Hosed by Braden incident. Full report HERE.An abbreviated version of the findings:Braden claims they used the 3” polypipe/hose to pump unused “frac-water” from the … [Read more...]

Natural Gas Found in Private Water Wells: How the oil and gas industry is exactly like the tobacco industry.

January 16, 2009 By TXsharon

Updated post here Gas has been found in at least three water wells in Pennsylvania and state regulators are trying to determine if gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale is to blame. Did you ever see Thank You for Smoking? Plot Nick Naylor … [Read more...]